Shayna looked up and smiled at Kim, the first-leg runner in the 4 x 100 relay and the only married woman in the racing quartet. Her husband, Patrick, ran hurdles and did the long jump. In both events, he’d taken the silver medal at the 2012 Olympics held in London, England. Shayna, Brittney, and Talisha hoped they could find a love like that experienced by Kim and Patrick. “Hey, girl,” Shayna answered, once Kim had joined her on the grass. “I’ve heard of trying to get out of practice before, but a bicycling accident? Seriously?” Her twinkling eyes belied the disbelief in her voice. “I’d rather be running, trust me on that. I’d do hills, marathons, anything rather than deal with this discomfort.” “You’re still in pain?” “It’s getting better.” “So, Shay. I’ve never heard of you riding bikes and even so, you know Coach doesn’t like us doing anything that could compromise our health.” Shayna hated being dishonest with her friend, but dutifully did as Michael had asked and relayed the lie that he called “spin”—that she and a bicycle rider had performed a get-to-know without proper introductions.
